With two street frontages, this architecturally designed villa sits on 1,225 square metres. The landscaped gardens are planted with Australian natives and Mediterranean edibles.
 
The home is on three levels, with entry from a hall where a study and lounge overlook the gardens. The open-plan living stretches out to a loggia and views of Port Phillip Bay. 

Agent, Nicholas Lynch, told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS, “The property is beautifully crafted and exudes elegance with its Italian villa design and stunning Port Phililp Bay views.”

The kitchen includes granite and timber bench tops and the open plan living offers a series of spaces that open up for large groups. All three floors of the home feature Italian travertine.

Three double bedrooms and a master suite are all on the upper level with district and water views. The master includes an ensuite bathroom and walk in robe.

Other features:

• Two bathrooms
• Formal living rooms have views of the garden
• Native oak framed glazing
• Triple-car LUG with two storage or work rooms

The property is a short walk to  Mills Beach and to Main Street and about a 50-minute drive to Melbourne.

Villa Borghese in on the market for upwards of $3.5 million.

See also:

'Lower Lower Steading' on Mornington Peninsula for sale

Contemporary Mount Martha home for sale

Ex-AFL player's Red Hill home on the market